Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- Flash In The Pan

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something that shows potential or looks promising in the beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end. 

Idiom of the day :- In for a penny, in for a pound

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The pound here is the British pound sterling. A penny is 1/100 part of one. This old saying tells us that if we decide to do something, we should commit ourselves to it boldly and completely. ‘I’m going to devote myself to earning as much as possible this summer,’ Carl said. ‘After all, in for a penny, in for a pound.’

Idiom of the day :- Like a dog with two tails

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When people are described as being or acting like a dog with two tails it is because they are exceedingly proud or happy — particularly because they have done something special or achieved some kind of success. ‘Stuart is so proud and delighted, he’s like a dog with two tails since his promotion.

Idiom of the day :- Against the clock

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Rushed and short on time.-To attempt to do something “against the clock” is to attempt to do something as fast as possible, usually in order to make a deadline. ex. “They were working against the clock to finish the project.” 

Idiom of the day :- No frills

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A frill is an extra. It may be nice to have but it’s not necessary. An airline, restaurant, tour company, hotel, etc. offering a basic service without extras ( frills ) can be called a no frills airline, no frills restaurant, no frills tour company, or a no frills hotel. ‘We went on a no frills trip to Europe,’ Ben said.

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Idiom of the day :- At all hours (of the night)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Very late at night, throughout the night. ex. “Her boyfriend would call her at all hours of the night.” 

Idiom of the day :- A head for figures

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To have a head for something is to be good or smart at it. A successful businessman, for instance, obviously has a head for business. A person good at mathematics is said to have a head for figures. ‘Andy has a good head for geography but she sure doesn’t have a head for figures,’ Professor Osborn said.

Idiom of the day :- basket-case / (A) basket-case

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A very nervous person; someone at the verge of being neurotic. ex. “All the stress from the divorce turned John into a basket case.”

Idiom of the day :- Not Have a Leg to Stand On

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Tom maintains that the firm owes him some back wages for having worked overtime. However, he won’t have a leg to stand on unless he can prove that he put in all those extra hours. He doesn’t stand a chance of getting his money without a strong foundation of facts to support his position.